One of my finest concert moments was on a Sunday night September 21, 1980 @ the New Orleans theater. The only one sitting in the front row watching George Benson and his Ibanez guitar. One Pittsburgher enjoying another. He could play his heart out. So smooth. Wish I could go back in time & enjoy it again. Now I am old & wrinkled but have many fond memories. That night was one of the best.
When you see someone crying when watching Opera, this song brings tears to my eyes and an indescribable feeling in my heart. That is the power of music!
I've no idea why this genre of music isn't more popular than it is!!!! What is there not to like?, it sounds so romantic, chill music. Absolutely top musicianship...I could just relax by a pool with a drink listening to this....
In 1976, George Benson released the album "Breezin'", which featured his outstanding single "This Masquerade, which reach #10 on the pop charts, and for which my performance netted my only victory in a karaoke contest. Also, "Breezin'" is the only album which simultaneously reached the top of the pop charts, _and_ the R&B charts *AND* the jazz charts. I attended a 90 minute concert by Benson in 1994 (I believe) in OKC, and it was absolutely amazing Finally, the video above was recorded in 2008 when Benson was 65 years old
I have been in love with George Benson since I was 17 I am now 63 and he still whisks me off to another dimension when I listen to his standout music I have had the pleasure of seeing him in concert 3 times....twice here in NZ. He was a definite must see..must have ...must emulate must of my race Maori...they all jammed his sounds at the pubs and parties....total Legend 🙌
@@robertwolf3969 there are 2 guys that play overseas I discovered that blew me away check them out. Bireli Legrene & Sylvain Luc they are outstanding. They play a lot of stuff together. Bireli can play Benson-Wes Montgomery type stuff plus his own additions but Sylvain Luc don't sound like anyone on the planet his jazz style is very different.
You just have to agree with every comment on this video. Each comment says it EXACTLY like it is. This guy is just fantastic. The 'Breezin' album is with out a doubt George's all-time best!
his fingers are doing the running!! and in my 62 Impala he did the Jammin" I loved Cruzin" and Listening to Georgy Play!! Damn I Miss thoses day's but Keep me Dreamin" Thanks for the Video.
I keep coming back to this video! So legendary and it sounds right out of the studio!! If anyone don’t know who this man is, is totally missing out!! Don’t take my word for it! You just have to lend your ear and Feel!! 😎👍👍👍
Saw George perform this number at the Minnesota State Fair....77 or 78...was backed by the string section of the Minneapolis Orchestra. Was total magic. This is one of his best selections!! Way to go George!
George Benson can stand with ANY non-guitarist jazz musician: sax, keyboard, whatever, and play their stuff equally as well. He has the CHOPS! The best ever.
I've had the privilege of seeing him live at the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. the first edition. I practically grew up with music of George Benson. a true legend.
Mesmerizing talent - Loved the 70s and 80s!!! His concerts were so phenomenal & the highlights of my life. I'd come home with a natural high that would last for weeks. I love AFFIRMATION, especially the original💖
Can't get enough of this song... Gorgeous. Heard him play this live a few years ago in Toronto and it was one of the happiest moments of my life... Thanks George!!
I always regret that I didn't go to this legendary festival while I was in the Netherlands that year 😞Really love George Benson's interpretation of this piece!
This just NEVER gets old. Listening to this "real" music just makes me happy. Love this man and his body of work! The master of his craft with mad.. super mad skills. Absolutely unbelievably beautiful music, arrangement & band. I didn't know Steven Segall could play the piano though :-) We Love you George!!
No words to describe this amazing performance, great classic from José Feliciano and the master hands from Mr Benson, a blessing to my ears, what a Masterpiece!!!!!!
I was 17 in 1997 I found the " breezin" 8 track in the house and at the time I was driving my grandparents Electra 225 that had a player in it and let's just say the rest was history!!! I wore this tune and that whole album out on 8 track, cassette and vinyl
Yes Andrea, the circumstances that produced so many wonderful jazz, blues and rock and roll stars in the 20th century are gone now and won’t be repeated.
just crying to see this, what a talent, what an adoration of music, Seaton is killing me with such an extraordinary groove, I cannot comment on benson, he is simply THE BENSON!!!
GB is genius. There is no other. We just got to appreciate this jazz guitar genius while he is still with us. There will never be another GB. Speed, dexterity, melodic, voicings - no better. Many ignore it only because her turned his back on straight-ahead jazz with success of Breezing. But truth is GB can outdo and out play anyone when it comes to pure straight ahead jazz too. He played clubs from age 8 and progressed to playing with cats like Kessel, Jack Macduff etc. Dave Garfield on Rhodes. Stanley Banks on bass.
My friend Stanley Banks (on bass) has been with Mr. Benson for many years! Stanley knows how to work that BASS!!! When you play with a MASTER like Benson his standards are very high. Great keyboard player and drummer.
This is awesome! George Benson is just so good! He keeps you longing for more. Each aspect of his tune is truly sensational with a unique blend of his creation. He mixes jazz with the modern sounds of today. He’s just captivating to listen to and mind-blowing to watch 🤩👏🏽
When a man puts his heart and soul into his music.. this is the result.
Those musicians are from another planet
For many years I heard this song on the roads while traveling for work....George Benson was my partner in these long journeys
😮😮😢😮😮😮🎉😮p😮😮😮😢😢🎉🎉😮😢😮😢🎉😮😢😮😢😮pp🎉😢 🎉🎉a che 😢🎉🎉🎉😢punto siete a scuola 🎉di 3e🎉😂😮
One of my finest concert moments was on a Sunday night September 21, 1980 @ the New Orleans theater. The only one sitting in the front row watching George Benson
and his Ibanez guitar. One Pittsburgher enjoying another. He could play his heart out. So smooth. Wish I could go back in time & enjoy it again. Now I am old & wrinkled but have many fond memories. That night was one of the best.
Yes. This is George at his Best!!! Thanks for the memories
When you see someone crying when watching Opera, this song brings tears to my eyes and an indescribable feeling in my heart. That is the power of music!
I've no idea why this genre of music isn't more popular than it is!!!! What is there not to like?, it sounds so romantic, chill music. Absolutely top musicianship...I could just relax by a pool with a drink listening to this....
This man has forever changed how we perceive what’s possible on the guitar! A legend, a pure master
Thank You, Charles !🎉
Close to Larry Carlton 😅
David Garfield made amazing solo performance! What a masterpiece solo!
Yes i am Maori from NZ and i am 64
I have loved his music from day 1
He transports me to another place in time....love love and more ❤️
This is just simply pure magic ❤❤❤❤!!!!
This man is such a phenomenal guitarist and singer. Thank You God for giving us George Benson!
He is the MASTER...our greatest living Jazz guitarist.
He makes it look so easy. Incredible musician.
It gets easier with practice. Nothing beats practice and persistence.
This man has been playing guitar for more than 50 years...a true legend of the instrument
He borns with small hands so believe in me is very hard for him. But persistence makes him what he's today
I love this song . Jehovah blessed you with a awesome craft Brother Benson❤
In 1976, George Benson released the album "Breezin'", which featured his outstanding single "This Masquerade, which reach #10 on the pop charts, and for which my performance netted my only victory in a karaoke contest.
Also, "Breezin'" is the only album which simultaneously reached the top of the pop charts, _and_ the R&B charts *AND* the jazz charts.
I attended a 90 minute concert by Benson in 1994 (I believe) in OKC, and it was absolutely amazing
Finally, the video above was recorded in 2008 when Benson was 65 years old
I'm so happy I've met this genius man in 2005, hamble and amazing person, thanks a lot George ❤
I have been in love with George Benson since I was 17
I am now 63 and he still whisks me off to another dimension when I listen to his standout music
I have had the pleasure of seeing him in concert 3 times....twice here in NZ.
He was a definite must see..must have ...must emulate must of my race
Maori...they all jammed his sounds at the pubs and parties....total Legend 🙌
Amazing man 😊I was 14 when I first saw him in concert in Riverside CA. I am now 62, and still love his music!!
George Benson the greatest living guitarist in the history of the world. Hands down. Period.
I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY!!!
Best Jazz Guitarist yes! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
there is no best guitarist, each guitarist has there own specialty
And Eric Gale is great also
That’s right
Written by the great singer, guitar player and composser José Feliciano.
Thank you, never knew that all these years. Jose is a master composer & singer.
I have seen this video about 50 times and still can't get enough of George and his mastery at the guitar. Certainly a master at his craft
The guitar was invented for him to play to unimaginable dimensions!
Mmv l m .
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Amazing man he is great
Exactly....he set that Guitar on fire! GOOD lord!
*Greatest jazz guitarist in the history of Earth.*
Christopher Calder Also as a vocalist!!
I would definitely put George up there along with Larry Carlton & Lee Ritenour & Chieli Minucci.
@@robertwolf3969 there are 2 guys that play overseas I discovered that blew me away check them out. Bireli Legrene & Sylvain Luc they are outstanding. They play a lot of stuff together. Bireli can play Benson-Wes Montgomery type stuff plus his own additions but Sylvain Luc don't sound like anyone on the planet his jazz style is very different.
With Kenny burrel of course
i couldn't agree more
Mr Benson. You are the best. Thankyou
WORLD CLASS, THANK FOR GEORGE BENSON FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION ON MODERN JAZZ-LIVING LEGEND....
George Benson: The greatest guitar Master of the universe!!!
band is killin, adds so much life to his solo. dynamic.
How do you listen to this without basslines? That's understatement.
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These are the best concerts I ever went to, Benson puts his Kool on those hot summer days.
George Benson is the best of the best when it come to playing the guitar and smooth jazz period.
You have done thousands of solos and rock solid rhythms. One of each gets you to the hall of fame of humanity. One love.
You just have to agree with every comment on this video. Each comment says it EXACTLY like it is. This guy is just fantastic. The 'Breezin' album is with out a doubt George's all-time best!
This is one of the greatest guitarist of all time all hail King George Benson. Just to see this video is a sheer delight.
This is an effective positive affirmation , if you keep listening this everyday your life would be happy and successful
Excellent composition of the great Jose Feliciano!!
I LOVE Benson’s playing, his long fluid melodic lines.
Privileged to catch George Benson at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Awesome show!
No guitar synths/distortion boxes needed. God given talent and a deep love for what you are doing produces this level of artistry.
What an interpretation of José Feliciano......................................... George................drums and bass my God.....................
A joy to watch……
A blessings to listen to… TYJ👍🏽🙏🏽😎
his fingers are doing the running!! and in my 62 Impala he did the Jammin" I loved Cruzin" and Listening to Georgy Play!! Damn I Miss thoses day's but Keep me Dreamin" Thanks for the Video.
Another Pittsburgh treasure, Mister George Benson, Guitar virtuoso.
The definition of SMOOTH! 😍
I keep coming back to this video! So legendary and it sounds right out of the studio!! If anyone don’t know who this man is, is totally missing out!! Don’t take my word for it! You just have to lend your ear and Feel!! 😎👍👍👍
Not actually seeing those strings there backing the legendary genius up has some studio effect
Pareillement, j'ai 65ans,et je l'adore,je l'écoute depuis mon jeune âge, nostalgie de ma jeunesse,merci mr Benson
Yes, George Benson! His music gets better as time passes, just like good wine!
George Benson at the age 70 your a genius! and the Greatest! The Greatest in guitar. Thanks for sharing. A fan always.
Saw George perform this number at the Minnesota State Fair....77 or 78...was backed by the string section of the Minneapolis Orchestra. Was total magic. This is one of his best selections!! Way to go George!
44 Years ago ... where is the time....
George Benson can stand with ANY non-guitarist jazz musician: sax, keyboard, whatever, and play their stuff equally as well. He has the CHOPS! The best ever.
I've had the privilege of seeing him live at the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. the first edition. I practically grew up with music of George Benson. a true legend.
I saw him live over 20 times in Paris and Spain. Never tired. Giant on stage.
Total affirmation of the man's talent. Brilliant maestro. 🇳🇿
George is phenomenal. Wonderful solo from David Garfield on the keys too!
when the band keeps looking around thinking...this is magical we hope it never stops....
My favorite George Benson Song! He kills it on this track!
God Bless George Benson!! If there is a man who can play a song better than that - I have not seen it.
So exceptional and phenomenally talented. Jehovah blessed him with immeasurable musical talent. Guitarist extraordinaire.
I hope to meet and play alongside him in the new world...Agape
🎸🎸GEORGES🙏👏
Can't get enough of this music.
I love how the music changes direction and mood so frequently throughout this tune, his guitar really speaks, it's incredible
Awesome stellar band! the mix is great too...Oscar Seaton's groove and snare sound is killing it...
This is magical ,even the other musicians of the band seem totally overwhelmed !!!!!!!
This is Beautiful!!!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU GEORGE!!!!!
Sua música é eterna 🤣
The King of Smooth Jazz Guitar!! OO0G!!
Seriously, does anyone have any questions?, this is how it’s done. Bravo George.
Dankpods sent me
Same but from the buds video he posted like 20 mins ago
@@Bamblesssss haha same here
Lmfao dank pods really be redpilling us
@@Bamblesssss same
he sent me as well. god the man has beautiful music taste
Still gives me chills... George B is one of the best ever.. PERIOD!
Magistral guitar Sir Benson
What a supremely gifted man! And to think that his music comes from his very soul.
Having turned 70 music seem to be like wine, the older it becomes the more better it taste.
This song is such a classic... the guitar is outstanding... George Benson did such a great job on this Jose Feliciano tune.
Beyond belief how good this is ,you couldn't make it up!!🎉
God given gift on top of mastering his gift through the disciplined honing of his talent = PURE MAGNIFIGANCE!!!!!!!!💯💜
Just amazing!!!!!!!!👏👏👏
so smooth,effortless for george!!
He's a magician. An absolute magician. I love George Benson.
absolutely fabulous, love you Mr GB, THANKS
Mr. Benson thank you so very much the world of music will never be the same! Affirmation beautiful!!!!!!! God bless the 70's.
Mesmerizing talent - Loved the 70s and 80s!!!
His concerts were so phenomenal & the highlights of my life. I'd come home with a natural high that would last for weeks. I love AFFIRMATION, especially the original💖
Can't get enough of this song... Gorgeous. Heard him play this live a few years ago in Toronto and it was one of the happiest moments of my life... Thanks George!!
Legendary performance yet again from the legend ...Mr GEORGE BENSON...oh yes
I always regret that I didn't go to this legendary festival while I was in the Netherlands that year 😞Really love George Benson's interpretation of this piece!
This just NEVER gets old. Listening to this "real" music just makes me happy. Love this man and his body of work! The master of his craft with mad.. super mad skills. Absolutely unbelievably beautiful music, arrangement & band. I didn't know Steven Segall could play the piano though :-) We Love you George!!
Fuuuuuck! Insanely incredible. Saw him live in Paris. Have loved him all my years of guitar playing.
The keys solo was masterful.
Mezmerinzing !!! George Benson is one of the best Guitarist..... wooowww !!! love this song 💕💕💕💕🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎼🎼🎼🎼
No words to describe this amazing performance, great classic from José Feliciano and the master hands from Mr Benson, a blessing to my ears, what a Masterpiece!!!!!!
Love this masterpiece ❤, so much soul in this guitarplaying
George Benson is definitely one of the best guitar artists ever. Damn! he is sooooo good.
Perfection! I saw your concert at the Paramount Theater years back. Thank you for making beautiful music 🎶 🎉❤❤
I was 17 in 1997 I found the " breezin" 8 track in the house and at the time I was driving my grandparents Electra 225 that had a player in it and let's just say the rest was history!!! I wore this tune and that whole album out on 8 track, cassette and vinyl
One in a million. There won't be another George for a long time I'm afraid
One simple suggestion.. Keep your ears well open because there won't be another George Benson after him.
Yes Andrea, the circumstances that produced so many wonderful jazz, blues and rock and roll stars in the 20th century are gone now and won’t be repeated.
That's RIGHT 👍
Luckly we have another generation of jazz musicians like Jacob Collier and Adam Neely to maintain this legacy alive. Jazz won't never die!
andrea repetto such doubt in humanity... They said the same about Montgomery...
You said it.
Stevie Wonder too.
Beautiful rendition, and beautiful energy very well done guys.
I LOVE ME SOME GEORGE BENSON OVER 40 YEARS!! THANK YOU!!
I love George Benson’s ..
The beautiful tones
As a drummer everytime I hear George I just want to get up and PLAY along. INFECTIOUS !!
Mahalo for the upload! Master guitarist! My favorite song from his 1976 release!
Benson is the best!!!
yopy Sipa I also really like Bireli Lagrene
George was "the Man, fo' $ure, but he also incorporated, borrowed and even Stole like genius performers occasionally do
just crying to see this, what a talent, what an adoration of music, Seaton is killing me with such an extraordinary groove, I cannot comment on benson, he is simply THE BENSON!!!
I saw him Live concert many times in Paris and London. A fantastic musician and singer. A fantastic track. Respect Mr Benson
GB is genius. There is no other. We just got to appreciate this jazz guitar genius while he is still with us. There will never be another GB. Speed, dexterity, melodic, voicings - no better. Many ignore it only because her turned his back on straight-ahead jazz with success of Breezing. But truth is GB can outdo and out play anyone when it comes to pure straight ahead jazz too. He played clubs from age 8 and progressed to playing with cats like Kessel, Jack Macduff etc. Dave Garfield on Rhodes. Stanley Banks on bass.
There's a Nigerian boy who has taken absolutely Benson style. Check him. Bobby Obafemi. He lives in America
This is amazing.
Love how all the musicians playing seem to be really digging it.
My friend Stanley Banks (on bass) has been with Mr. Benson for many years! Stanley knows how to work that BASS!!! When you play with a MASTER like Benson his standards are very high. Great keyboard player and drummer.
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Our lord and savior
Huh duh six hungoes
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AirPods are trash for this
Same here
This is awesome! George Benson is just so good! He keeps you longing for more. Each aspect of his tune is truly sensational with a unique blend of his creation. He mixes jazz with the modern sounds of today. He’s just captivating to listen to and mind-blowing to watch 🤩👏🏽